Colossians 4:7

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Colossians 4:7 (KJV)

**7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:**

Colossians 4:7 (Literal)

7 Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondslave in the lord will make known to you all my affairs.

CONTEXT- Action for Your (Affairs Or) Benefit

Colossians 4:7-17

7 Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondslave in the lord will make known to you all my affairs. 8 For this same reason, that you might know our affairs and that he might encourage your hearts, I am sending him to you 9 with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother who is one of you. They shall make known to you everything that is going on here. 10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, salutes you; and so does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (of whom you received orders that if he comes, you are to be hospitable to him); 11 and also Jesus, called Justus. These are of the circumcision [in background]. They alone are co-workers in the Kingdom of God, who have been a relief to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondslave of Christ, salutes you. He constantly competes ardently in the contest for you by prayers, that you may stand fully mature and completely persuaded in all the will of God. 13 I am a witness of his great zeal for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis. 14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas salute you. 15 Salute the brothers in Laodicea, especially Nymphas and the church in her house. 16 When this epistle is read among you, make sure that it is read to the church of the Laodiceans also and that you read the one coming from Laodicea. 17 Tell Archippus, “See to it that you fully attend to the ministry which you received for the lord’s service.”

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The Structure of Colossians

A - SALUTATION - Col. 1:1 and 2
B - PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING FOR YOUR AFFAIRS - Col. 1:3-8
C - PRAYER TO BE FILLED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S WILL - Col. 1:9-23
D - LABOR FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE MYSTERY - Col. 1:24-29
E - CONFLICT OVER THE DOCTRINE - Col. 2:1-23
E - RESOLUTION OF THE CONFLICT - Col. 3:1-17
D - LABOR FOR THE PRACTICE OF THE MYSTERY - Col. 3:18-4:1
C - PRAYER FOR THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S WILL TO BE MADE KNOWN - Col. 4:2-6
B - ACTION FOR YOUR (AFFAIRS OR) BENEFIT - Col. 4:7-17
A - SALUTATION - Col. 4:18